LOCATION
Level 47 of Australia Square, Sydney CBD.
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Turning 40 has never looked so fabulous. Life really does begin at 40 for Sydney’s original revolving restaurant, the Summit. The crowning glory of the Harry Seidler designed Australia Square, the Summit has been given a glam makeover to mark its milestone birthday that combines 60s retro style with new millennium flair, proving that what goes around truly does come around. And with a new man on the scene in the guise of internationally renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur, Michael Moore, the Summit has proven that it is still the “It Girl of Sydney dining” even into its fourth decade.
Michael Moore took over the Summit in 2007, bringing with him 20 years of experience garnered in some of Europe and Australia’s top restaurants. Moore’s approach to his menu is to build around a feature ingredient which is then interwoven with accents of flavour. The result is a contemporary culinary creation that encourages the produce to shine as much as the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Moore’s signature dish of mushroom croustada with fontina and reggiano cheese, cauliflower and garlic creamed spinach with a porcini mushroom glaze tempts with its intricate blend of flavours. Another star is the twice-cooked pork belly with glass crackling and apple balsamic topping. Lenotre patissier Mark Stone deftly handles desserts but if you want to see out the night in truly decadent style, kick back in the Orbit Lounge with a classy cheese platter and drink in the sparkling view of Sydney below.
Amy Looker, March 2008
DETAILS
Established in 1968, the Summit is a landmark Sydney dining institution with an international reputation as the place to go to see Sydney as you dine. Located on the 47th floor of the Harry Seidler designed Australia Square, the Summit offers a unique Sydney dining experience. The restaurant revolves 165 metres above Sydney Harbour - one revolution taking one and three quarter hours. The spectacular 360 degree views across Sydney take in the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Olympic Park and the Blue Mountains. On a clear day you can see for 80 kilometres, which we're told is as close to 'forever' as the curvature of the earth allows!
ORBIT BAR at the Summit is a stunning location from which to watch the sun setting and the perfect place to go after the theatre. Orbit Bar boasts the very best bar in town having won the prestigious Bartender of the Year title, awarded by a panel of prominent nightclub writers and cocktail experts. Circling 47 floors above the city's suit district, the cocktail chef and staff apply themselves to the serious business of creating cocktails at the Orbit Lounge Bar at the Summit Restaurant.